Wallop Brook

Meandering through the picturesque Wallop Valley, the Wallop Brook is a spirited and enchanting tributary of the River Test. This lively chalk stream eventually meets the main river just upstream from the estate house, offering two miles of pristine, highly secluded water. Teeming with wild brown trout, the Wallop is best suited for the experienced fly fisher. The varied flows and intimate surroundings present a highly rewarding, technical challenge where stealth and precise casting are paramount. Flowing downstream from the village of Broughton, the upper reaches carve through traditional ridge and furrow water meadows, gently grazed by native cattle. As the brook continues, it enters the dappled, wooded canopy of Balls Copse, requiring a delicate approach to navigate the overhead foliage. Beyond the exceptional wild trout fishing, the brook is a biodiverse haven. Anglers fishing this quiet stretch are frequently treated to sightings of kingfishers darting over the water, snipe, roe deer drinking from the margins, and the rare Grizzled Skipper butterfly.